Overview
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), study team members, Research Director, Research Manager and supporting teams to ensure the successful planning, execution, and completion of clinical trials and research projects. The CRC will play a key role in participant recruitment, data management, and regulatory compliance, contributing to impactful clinical research.
Job Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute clinical research studies from initiation to close-out, ensuring adherence to study protocols and timelines.
- Screen, recruit, and enrol eligible study participants, obtaining informed consent in accordance with ethical and regulatory requirements.
- Collect, manage, and analyze study data in line with protocol requirements and regulatory standards, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Maintain comprehensive and organized study documentation, including regulatory binders, case report forms, and participant records.
- Collaborate with study sponsors, regulatory authorities, and study sites to ensure ongoing compliance and efficient study progress.
- Manage study drug and device inventory, ensuring proper storage, handling, and accountability.
- Monitor and report adverse events, protocol deviations, and other critical issues to study sponsors and regulatory authorities as required.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of study progress reports, regulatory submissions, and ethics applications.
- Ensure full compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support the Research Manager in grant planning, budget verification, cost assessments, monthly invoicing, and account management.
- Contribute to department events, ad-hoc projects, and other administrative duties as needed.
Requirements
- Registered Optometrist with Singapore Optometrists & Opticians Board (OOB)
- Have diploma and/or first degree with good results; preferably with some experience in research.
- Candidates with a basic understanding of statistical analysis are preferred
- Able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail
- Have knowledge of computer applications, e.g. SPSS, MS office, PowerPoint.
- Prior experience in clinical research or healthcare is advantageous.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with study participants, team members, and external collaborators.
- iFamiliarity with GCP, clinical trial processes, and relevant regulatory standards.
